HIV vaccine acceptability among immigrant Thai residents in Los Angeles: a mixed-method approach.

摘要: This study examined HIV vaccine acceptability among immigrant Thai residents in Los Angeles, California. We combined a qualitative research method (focus groups) with an innovative market (conjoint analysis). Focus groups explored social issues, concerns, barriers and motivators associated acceptability. Conjoint analysis was used to assess preferences eight hypothetical vaccines varying attribute profiles the impact of various attributes on Five main themes were identified focus regarding acceptance utilization preventive vaccines: (1) characteristics, such as efficacy, physical side-effects cost, (2) fear vaccine, (3) optimism, (4) family responses (5) behavioral disinhibition. revealed ranging from 7.4 (SD = 19.4) 85.2 24.3) across vaccines. The highest had following attributes: 99% no side-effects, 10 years protection, protects against one sub-type, free, dose given by injection. Vaccine efficacy greatest (51.4, p=.005), followed (11.1, p=.005) duration protection (8.3, p=.005). Despite some apprehensions perceived making important contribution society protecting oneself one's infection. Nevertheless, partially efficacious may be low, suggesting need for tailored marketing interventions that might emphasize collectivistic rather than individualistic focus. Assessing using mixed-method approach is feasible should lend itself other Asian Pacific Islander populations US.